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Being a naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife detective with Ed Drewitt Ed Drewitt is a naturalist, author, broadcaster, tour leader, birder, photographer, public …

Marine research in Africa with Joan Kawaka Joan Kawaka is a Marine Research Scientist working with CORDIO East Africa (www.cordioea.net) and a …

Influencing Governmental Policies and Strategies for Conservation – Brendan Costelloe’s Story Brendan Costelloe is the Senior Policy Officer at the largest nature …

What’s it like to work for the Bat Conservation Trust? Heather McFarlane is Director of Communications and Fundraising at the Bat Conservation …

How can the Field Studies Council help your conservation career? Mel Cousins from the Field Studies Council talks to Conservation Careers about …

What’s involved in conservation campaigning? Julie Melrose is Assistant Director for the Conservation Council Australian Capital Territory. She is a passionate advocate …

How I started in conservation communications Lucy McRobert is a talented conservation communicator, and Creative Director of a network of young people …

Finding Your Career 2.0 in Conservation Science: One Woman’s Story Everyone’s career path is different, but much of what we hope to glean …

Top ten tips for getting a job in conservation So you want to work in conservation? Great! With wildlife in crisis all around the world and numbers …

Top tips on how to gain the right internship for you If you’re looking for an internship or work placement in conservation …

Top tips on how to gain the right internship for you If you’re looking for an internship or work placement in conservation …

Conservation Job Interviews: Turning Dread into Confidence Conservation Careers Blogger Paolo Strampelli shares his secrets to preparing for the most dreaded of …

Six things every potential recruit for WWF should know! For the past seven years, Laurence Najem has been recruiting talent from all …

Conservation Careers Blogger Marta Calix reports live from the Ara Project in Costa Rica where she is working as a volunteer. The Ara Project …

Conservation Careers Blogger Marta Calix reports live from the Ara Project in Costa Rica where she is working as a volunteer. The …